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NSU 771

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,041 mi
Last recorded48,041 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSU 771
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 48,041 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 44,635 miles

cut on both o/f tyres surface

front and rear number plate space between letters and numbers slight wider

Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,225 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,001 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 29,197 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 29,197 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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NSU 771 is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NSU 771, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NSU 771?

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What year was NSU 771 registered?

NSU 771 is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is NSU 771 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSU 771 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NSU 771 have outstanding finance?

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